About DUI & Criminal Attorney Joseph F. Awad

The Law Office of Joseph F. Awad is lead by Attorney and Counselor Awad himself. Attorney Jospeh F. Awad completed his undergraduate studies from Wayne State University, receiving a Philosophy Honors Bachelor’s degree, cum laude. Upon completion, Joseph lived and worked in Washington D.C. and clerked for the Law Firm of Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garret, & Dunner before entering Wayne State University Law School. While in law school, Joseph concentrated his efforts on trial advocacy and excelled as a member of Trial Advocacy Program. In that capacity, Joseph earned top recognition as a National Team Member, and served with distinction in national trial competitions. Joseph also received honors for his achievements in the Appellate Moot Court Program, once again competing on the Wayne State Law School National Team. The Law Office of Joseph F. Awad is general practice law firm specializing in the areas of criminal defense, police misconduct, personal injury, constitutional law, driver’s license restoration, drunk driving/DUI/OUIL/DWI defense, and general civil litigation.

Theory of Criminal Defense

The effort expended always affects the outcome of a case. To that end, The Law Office of Joseph F. Awad utilizes its vast resources to ensure every legal resource is implemented. Some firms retain clients only to concede the elements of the offense to the prosecution in hopes of securing a favorable sentence. At the Law Firm of Joseph F. Awad, the merits of a case are fully explored and exhausted prior to negotiations. Aggressive, resilient, and professional, Attorney Joseph F. Awad cares about clients. The Firm has a heightened sensitivity to the human element of a client’s case. In that spirit, the Firm maintains the practice of rending professional service knowing that legal issues reach beyond the courtroom and into the households and occupations of their clients.

Every effort is made to ensure that a legal outcome complements a client’s lifestyle. All elements of the drunk driving case are scrutinized to provide every advantage that Michigan’s law provides to someone charged with operating while intoxicated. A strong legal representation is a keen awareness of the law as well as the personal affects that every client carries in a unique and important way.

Many elements go into this analysis with nothing overlooked: Did the officer stop your vehicle properly? If not, the law may prohibit the police from allowing key evidence against you to be used in court. Were the field sobriety tests performed according to standardized procedures and scored properly? Attorney Awad’s experience over the years reveals that many times, clients do more to pass a test than fail it and are held to impossible standards by the police officer. The breath tests provided, both on the road and at the station, provide a excellent attorney plenty of room for a strong defense: The many rules and regulations governing the administration of these tests are routinely broken by officers who cut corners and make presumptions that the law forbids. Call Attorney Joseph Awad for a complete and thorough analysis of these questions and others. The call is free and the advice is priceless: Like the Law Office of Joseph Awad, do everything you can to ensure your DUI defense is thorough and professional in every respect.
About Joseph F. Awad

A DUI charge in Michigan can be traumatizing. Attorney Joseph Awad’s expertise in OWI and DUI defense is matched by a keen awareness of the emotional toll that good person feels when put in a bad position. Every care is taken to ensure your drunk driving case is handled with legal expertise, promptness and attention to every detail.

License Revocation in Plymouth, MI; Restricted License Granted

"Joseph Awad provided me with excellent service. I was going in front of the D.L.A.D. to apply for a restricted driver's license after my 2nd DUI conviction. Mr. Awad was very reliable and detailed in preparing me for the hearing. ... Any questions I had he was able to provide me with the answers I needed and promptly returned my phone calls. In the end I was granted my restricted license and Mr. Awad was of great assistance through the whole process. I also had a situation where I locked my keys in my car when it was running and had my license revoked. ... Mr. Awad was on vacation and returned my phone call while on his leisure time. ... Mr. Awad prepared me for that process as well and again he helped me to prove that I am responsible enough to safely operate a vehicle. I would recommend him to others in the future."

- RB, Plymouth, MI

OWI Case in Oakland County, MI. Result: Dismissed

"When one is staring into the abyss of life, to lose family, livelihood, career over a DUI, the future reality of one's existence seems bleak. Then one is pulled from that abyss through the litigious determination of Joe Awad and the quality of life is restored. Attorney Awad over a lengthy court period did the impossible, he had a DUI reduced to an OWI arrangement but prior to signing the prosecutor's offer, Attorney Awad and I decided to plead a point of law. This is where Joe Awad is a litigator extraordinaire, he presented the legality of the BAC test to the judge. The judge was intrigued by this point of law and the prosecutor agreed with the finding. The court ruled the evidence invalid and dismissed the case. The result was a traffic fine. My family and especially myself have much to thank him for his due diligence in handling this case. Well done, sir!"

- P.H

OWI Charge Reduced to Careless Driving

"Handling my own OWI would have guaranteed me a conviction, but Joseph Awad defended me in corners I never would have thought to look. My first phone call to him set the tone; he helped to gain perspective and move forward with my defense. I was initially offered a lesser charge of visually impaired driving, which was still financially, legally and personally onerous to accept. Attorney Awad was crucial in helping me understand all my options and outcomes, not just the one offered to me. On my own, I would've accepted this lesser charge as well, but on Attorney Awad's advice--honest and impartially given-- I pursued a further reduction of charges. Attorney Awad was spot on. He successfully argued for reducing my OWI to careless driving, a harmless traffic offense."

"Joe was amazing throughout my almost 6-month ordeal. He had a strategy from the very beginning and never wavered from it. He was extremely thorough and constantly kept an open line of communication from start to finish. After several preliminary hearings where Attorney Awad successfully improved my defense, the case went to trial. Attorney Awad was more than prepared with our defense and how the prosecution would attempt to try the case, very detailed and kept me thinking positive the entire time. The jury returned with a NOT GUILTY verdict. I highly recommend Attorney Awad for your case. You won't regret the decision!"